Guardian Ad Litem

Guardian Ad Litem - A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed individual, often an attorney or a trained professional, who represents and protects the best interests of a minor, an incapacitated person, or someone otherwise unable to represent themselves in legal proceedings. The GAL investigates the circumstances of the case, communicates with relevant parties, and provides an independent report and recommendations to the court, ensuring that the person they represent receives fair and unbiased consideration of their needs and rights

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Guardian Ad Litem
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Definition
A Guardian Ad Litem (GAL) is a court-appointed individual, often an attorney or a trained professional, who represents and protects the best interests of a minor, an incapacitated person, or someone otherwise unable to represent themselves in legal proceedings. The GAL investigates the circumstances of the case, communicates with relevant parties, and provides an independent report and recommendations to the court, ensuring that the person they represent receives fair and unbiased consideration of their needs and rights
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en-gb
Guardian Ad Litem
es-mx
Guardián Ad Litem
es-es
Tutor Ad Litem
de-de
Verfahrenspfleger
pt-br
curador especial
fr-fr
tuteur ad litem
he-il
גארדיאן אד ליטם
hi-in
गार्डियन एड लिटेम
zh-cn
未成年人监护人
ja-jp
裁判所設置監護者

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